Collect • Share • Inspire
2020 Awards Applications are Open!
We are looking for great examples of practical advocacy ideas from scholastic music programs across the United States. If your program does something innovative, inspiring, or just downright cool, we want to hear about it!
Don’t delay – submit your ideas today!
Congratulations to our 2019 Award Winners!
In the inaugural year of the Advocacy in Action Awards, we received an unprecedented number of applications representing music programs, schools, and communities across the United States. We are extremely grateful for all that took the time to showcase their advocacy efforts on a national stage by applying for this program.
A Radically Different Call to Action
The Advocacy in Action Awards Program
What helps advance active music-making in your community? We want to know what you are doing. If you are proud of your advocacy efforts, we encourage you to share.
The Advocacy in Action Awards Program is designed to collect and share local music education advocacy ideas across America. Winning entries will be promoted at all Music for All programs and in both digital and print materials. Any scholastic music program in the United States has the opportunity to be recognized.
Categories include:
- Decision-Maker Interaction
- Recruitment & Retention
- Community Engagement
- Marketing & Promotion
- Parent & Booster Involvement
- Fundraising & Sponsorship
Submit your ideas today—Inspire ALL to ACTION!
For too long music advocacy has leaned mainly on research-based justifications. Let’s get practical.
Let’s do the things necessary and helpful in creating a school, community, and nation that couldn’t imagine being without SCHOOL MUSIC.
Part of advocacy is being present—saying “yes”…to a parade, bringing small ensembles around the community, or touring elementary choirs during the holidays.